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(02-07-2022, 02:12 AM)Housh Wrote: On Bates id have to add that not many teams can CONFIDENTLY play 1 safety high looks and EXPECT good outcomes CONSISTENTLY. We are one of the few teams that can get good pass coverage with 1 safety back. Bates imo is just too important not to sign.

Bates has allowed an 80% completion % and a 122 passer rating when targeted this year.  He's given up a lot of explosive plays in coverage, particularly through the regular season.  He's been better in the playoffs, but his body of work this year has been extremely poor.